Chief Seattle Council Program and Training Conference October 20, 2012 New Scout Orientation Chief Seattle Council Program and Training Conference October 20, 2012

New Scout Orientation Two Audiences Youth Adults Potentially different baseline experiences Crossing over from Cub Scout Program No previous scouting experience Previous generation scouting experience

New Scout Orientation Youth Initial Scoutmaster Conference Overview of troop program Introduction to the concept of “Scout Led” and the Patrol Method Discussion about living the Scout Oath and Law Buddy system and Youth Protection Guidelines

New Scout Orientation Scout Rank Meet the age requirements and find a troop. Complete application and BSA medical form history Repeat the Pledge of Allegiance. Demonstrate the Scout sign, salute, and handshake. Demonstrate tying the square knot (a joining knot). Understand and agree to live by the Scout Oath or Promise, Law, motto, and slogan, and the Outdoor Code. Describe the Scout badge. Complete the pamphlet exercises. With your parent or guardian, complete the exercises in the pamphlet "How to Protect Your Children from Child Abuse: A Parent's Guide". Participate in a Scoutmaster conference. Turn in your Boy Scout application and health history form signed by your parent or guardian, then participate in a Scoutmaster conference.

New Scout Orientation Scout rank If youth has been a Cub Scout and earned the Arrow of Light, he has completed many of these requirements, including the Scoutmaster Conference Need a system to track which families have completed the Youth Protection Packet included in the BSA handbook

New Scout Orientation Scout rank For boys that have not been Cub Scouts, it is the responsibility of the youth leadership to help the scout meet the requirements for Scout rank Youth leadership that can be involved Patrol leader or his designate Troop Guide Troop Instructor

New Scout Orientation Youth Will learn more about the patrol method by being part of a patrol Will learn how to prepare for outings by participating and gradually assuming more responsibility Scout skills such as first aid, etc are introduced as the youth progresses through the ranks to that of First Class

New Scout Orientation Adults Administrative tasks Program Structure Activities Equipment Other Supporting the unit

New Scout Orientation Administrative tasks Application and BSA health form Annual recharter Permission slips Dues National Troop Boys Life

New Scout Orientation Program: Structure “Scout Led” Patrol Method Patrol Leaders Council Positions of Responsibility Advancement Youth Leadership Training continuum

New Scout Orientation Program: Activities Summer camp Winter camp Klondike Camporee Traditional unit outings High adventure BSA supported programs Unit designed programs National and World Jamboree

New Scout Orientation Program: Equipment needs 10 essentials Sleeping bag Backpack Rain gear and other weather appropriate clothing Personal cooking equipment Troop gear

New Scout Orientation Program: Other Merit badges Service projects Fundraising Role within chartered organization Role in the community

New Scout Orientation Supporting the unit Every family should help in some way Adult leaders Asst Scoutmasters Committee Members Merit badge counselors Patrol parents Friends of Scouting Matching gifts

New Scout Orientation Journey to Excellence Scouting’s Continuous Quality Improvement program Meeting these criteria indicates that the troop is well run and utilizes BSA standards in their program Minor changes yearly For 2013, increase emphasis on the importance of physical fitness

New Scout Orientation Resources http://www.seattlebsa.org/Resources (lots of details / forms / etc. From Troop 474) http://meritbadge.org/wiki/index.php/Main_Page http://www.scouting.org/ Unit website